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Patriots Day Weekend Event Guide for Families

April 4, 2019


Here's our 2019 guide to all of the local upcoming Patriots Day events in Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Acton and Bedford. Bring the kids out and feel the history! The battle re-enactments and historical demonstrations are especially good for children in grades 3-5 who are learning about the Revolutionary War.

All these events are also listed in our main Event Calendar.


Saturday, April 6

10:30 AM: Liberty Pole Capping (Bedford)

1:00 PM: Meriam's Corner Exercise (Concord)

3:00 PM: Paul Revere Capture Ceremony (Lincoln)


Saturday, April 13

9 AM-4 PM: Battle Green Guided Tours (Lexington)

9 AM-5 PM: Junior Ranger Day at Minute Man National Historical Park (Lincoln)

9:30 AM-5:30 PM: Life on the Battle Road (Lincoln)

9:30 AM: Parker's Revenge Call to Arms (Lexington)

9:30 AM-4 PM: Buckman Tavern Tours (Lexington)

10 AM-12 PM: Visit Whittemore House (Lincoln)

10 AM-4 PM: Hancock-Clarke House Tour (Lexington)

12 PM-4 PM: Munroe Tavern Tours (Lexington)

1 PM: Parker's Revenge Battle (Lexington)

3 PM: Old Guard Performance (Lexington)

4 PM: Tower Park Skirmish Battle Demonstration (Lexington)


Sunday, April 14

9 AM-4 PM: Battle Green Guided Tours (Lexington)

9:30 AM-4 PM: Buckman Tavern Tours (Lexington)

10 AM-4 PM: Hancock-Clarke House Tours (Lexington)

12-4 PM: Munroe Tavern Tours (Lexington)

1-4 PM: Patriots Day Spirit (Acton)

1-4 PM: War Preparations at the Barrett Farm (Concord)

2-3:30 PM: The Lincoln Salute: Fife & Drum Concert (Lincoln)

5-6 PM: Robbins' Ride (Acton)

7 PM: The House of Hancock (Lexington)

7 PM: Alarm and Muster of the Lincoln Minute Men (Lincoln)

11:30 PM: Paul Revere Ride Re-enactment (Lexington)  (NOTE: This time is correct, the ride is at 11:30 PM)


Monday, April 15

5:30 AM: Re-enactment of the Battle of Lexington on the Battle Green (Lexington)  (NOTE: The time is correct, the battle re-enactment is at 5:30 AM. We suggest arriving earlier for a good view.)

6-8 AM: Buckman Tavern Tours (Lexington)

6-10 AM: Pancake Breakfasts (Lexington)

6:40 AM: Lincoln Minute Men Dawn Tribute and the March to Concord (Lincoln)

7:30 AM: Sunrise Youth Parade (Lexington)

8-11 AM: "First Shot! The Day the Revolution Began" Film and Re-enactors Q&A (Lexington)

8:45 AM: Concord Parade and Commemoration of the North Bridge Fight (Concord)

10 AM-4 PM: Patriots Day at the Old Manse (Concord)

11:15 AM: Handbell Concert of American Music (Lexington)

12 PM:  Band Concert on the Battle Green (Lexington)

2 PM: Patriots' Day Celebration Parade (Lexington)


Tuesday, April 16

9 AM-12 PM: Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt (Lexington)


Wednesday, April 17

10 AM: Children's' Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington (Lexington) ~ register in advance





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